Knit t-shirt (other fibres) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in knit t-shirt (other fibres) was worth $14.74 billion in 2024, about 628.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017, and up 0% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.74B | 628.7K t |
| 2023 | $14.74B | 618.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.72B | 682.1K t |
| 2021 | $13.51B | 574.3K t |
| 2020 | $11.72B | 495.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.63B | 552.8K t |
| 2018 | $15.05B | 617.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.81B | 621.4K t |
Top knit t-shirt (other fibres) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (28%), Vietnam (9%) and Turkey (6%). 206 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 43%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.07B | 28% |
| Vietnam | $1.33B | 9% |
| Turkey | $945.3M | 6.4% |
| Bangladesh | $915.7M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $665.0M | 4.5% |
| Cambodia | $484.4M | 3.3% |
| India | $435.3M | 3% |
| Italy | $366.1M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $338.7M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $322.6M | 2.2% |
| France | $255.7M | 1.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $245.1M | 1.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (14%), Germany (10%) and Japan (6%). 224 countries imported it, and the top three take 30% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.07B | 14% |
| Germany | $1.47B | 10% |
| Japan | $884.8M | 6% |
| France | $813.4M | 5.5% |
| United Kingdom | $676.1M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $653.2M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $560.5M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $452.7M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $397.3M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $383.3M | 2.6% |
| Canada | $294.9M | 2% |
| Austria | $280.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $59.63 per kg and China $15.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6109.90: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of textile materials (other than cotton), knitted or crocheted. HS 6109 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
China exported $4.07 billion in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Vietnam (9%) and Turkey (6%). In all, 206 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The United States imported $2.07 billion in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and Japan (6%). The top three importers together take 30%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
It was worth $14.74 billion in 2024, about 628.7 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 0% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $15.72 billion. 206 countries reported exports and 224 reported imports.
What is the average price of knit t-shirt (other fibres) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $23.45 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $59.63 per kg and China $15.90 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres)?
The HS code for knit t-shirt (other fibres) is subheading 6109.90, in chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6109 page.
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